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Series Spotlight: ‘Spellcrackers.com’ by Suzanne McLeod
by Carolyn • Posted in Series Spotlight
I have many series on my shelves which I haven’t even dipped into yet, as well as those I’ve devoured and loved, and I am certain I will keep adding more. Although I do enjoy the stand alone novel, I especially love a series. I enjoy getting to know the characters further than just one book allows and the characters become my friends – to escape into their world just for a little while is a real pleasure. Once a month I will be spotlighting a series, just so we can add more books to our ever growing TBR piles 
This Month’s Series Spotlight: ‘Spellcrackers.com‘ by Suzanne McLeod
(UK Covers, Published by Gollancz)
When I first heard of Ms McLeod I thought she was an American urban fantasy author, because to be honest we don’t have many UK UF authors over here. So when I found out she was home grown, so to speak, I have really wanted to read her books. As usual though, there is not enough time in a day, but I have received the first three books in the series for review, so I’m sure I will get to them very soon.
The Sweet Scent of Blood (Book #1)
Sept, 2008 (Gollancz)
Buy at Amazon UK: Paperback
Buy at Amazon US: Paperback
Summary
Genevieve Taylor is a sidhe – one of the noble fae – and she’s unusual even in a London where celebrity vampires, eccentric goblins and scheming lesser fae mix freely with humanity…
Genny is a rising star at Spellcrackers.com, where she finds the “M” in magic – which can mean anything from mischief to malice to murder. The spellcrackers are run by the Witch Council, whose ancient tenets prohibit any contact with vampires. And that’s just fine with Genny, who wants as little to do with the bloodsuckers as possible.
But when a sinfully sexy vamp is accused of killing his lover, an old debt forces Genny to help prove his innocence, risking her job, her safety – and the exposure of her own dark secrets. Genny soon realizes that she and her client are both unwitting pawns in a centuries-old power struggle. And it’s not just her own neck at stake but the lives of all of London’s supernatural beings.
The Cold Kiss of Death (Book #2)
July, 2009 (Gollancz)
Buy at Amazon UK: Paperback
Buy at Amazon US: Paperback
Summary
All Genny wants is to live the quiet life and to do her job at Spellcrackers.com but there’s her tangled personal life to sort out first. She’s being haunted by ghosts who want her help. Her witch neighbours want her evicted. Genny’s sort-of-Ex – and now her new boss – can’t decide whether he wants their relationship to be business or pleasure now he knows all her darkest secrets. And then there’s the queue of vampires all wanting her to paint the town red – how long will it be before they stop taking ‘no’ for an answer and Genny’s life becomes even more complicated?
But when one of her human friends is murdered by sidhe magic, Genny is determined to find the killer. Her efforts to find the real murderer lead her to some of the most dangerous and seductive fae – but her search is hindered by the vampires, who have their own political agenda. Then when all the evidence points to Genny – she’s the only sidhe fae in London – and she’s named the main suspect; it’s not long before she’s on the run – and not just from the police – but from some of London’s most powerful supernaturals.
The Bitter Seed of Magic (Book #3)
Feb, 2011 (Gollancz)
Buy at Amazon UK: Paperback
Buy at Amazon US: Paperback
Summary
On the surface, Genny’s life seems ripple-free right now. Finn, her sexy boss, has stopped pushing for a decision on their relationship. The seductive vampire Malik al-Khan has vanished back into the shadows. And the witches have declared her no longer a threat. But unless Genny can find a way to break the fertility curse afflicting London’s fae, she knows this is just the lull before the magical storm. Then a faeling – a teenage girl – is fished out of the River Thames, dead and bound with magic, and Genny is called into investigate. As she digs through the clues, her search takes a sinister and dangerous turn, exposing age-old secrets that might be better left buried. Then another faeling disappears, and Genny finds herself in a race against time to save the faeling and stop the curse from claiming its next victim – herself!
The Shifting Price of Prey (Book #4)
Summary
Sometimes a bit of magical help might cost more than you bargained for…
London is hosting the Carnival Fantastique, and Genny’s job has never been busier or more fulfilling. Only not everyone is so happy. The fae are in trouble again and Genny learns the mysterious Emperor may have the solution they need – if Genny can find him.
Genny needs help. She turns to the vampire, Malik al-Khan, only to find he’s wrestling with his own demons. Genny’s own problems are about to multiply too. An old flame arrives with a tragic situation, just as the police request her urgent assistance with a magical kidnap. Is it all unconnected, or can the Emperor help her solve more than the fae’s troubles?
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2 Comments
Very nice, thanks for the information.
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Love this series. Suzanne is one of my favourite author x
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